Making non-instant ramen is pretty easy though, especially if you have to feed hundreds of people. It basically amounts to making an asian-spiced soup, throwing in veggies and some soup-meats (or good meat if you're feeling fancy), maybe an egg or two if you can get them on the cheap and add ramen.

It's still pretty cheap (depending on what you put in of course), and it's not that bad in terms of nutrients. But hey, it's more expensive than the "bricks 'n goo" they serve these days.